Abe helps Japan seal Pool 1 title over Netherlands

By Jason Coskrey / Special to MLB.com

Shinnosuke Abe homered to open Japan's second inning and clubbed a second long ball to cap the eight-run frame as the two-time reigning World Baseball Classic champions defeated The Kingdom of the Netherlands, 10-6, on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome. With the win, Japan sealed the Pool 1 title. More »